Mens, Boyswear Buyer - Lifestyle Fashion Brand

RJUK; Braunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifestyle fashion brand in the UK is seeking an experienced Mens & Boyswear Buyer to lead the buying strategy for the men's and boys' category. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to analyze trends and sales data. This role involves collaboration with various teams and managing supplier relationships to ensure product success. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this position.

Benefits

Competitive salary benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a buyer in men's and boys' fashion.
• Strong skills in negotiation and supplier management.
• Ability to analyze sales data and customer feedback.

Responsibilities

• Own the buying strategy for men's and boys' category.
• Translate trends into a successful product range.
• Collaborate with teams to create cohesive seasonal stories.
• Manage supplier relationships to achieve margin targets.

Skills

Buying strategy ownership

Trend spotting

Supplier negotiation

Sales data analysis

Strong commercial acumen

Collaboration with design and marketing

Proactive mindset

Job description

Mens & Boyswear Buyer – Lifestyle Fashion Brand

Location : Devon

Full-Time | Competitive Salary Benefits

Are you a buyer looking for their next move? We are supporting a lifestyle fashion brand that is renowned for its laidback style and its outdoor look. With head office based in Devon near to lovely beaches and countryside. The ideal candidate will have a Buying background preferably with experience in Men’s & Boys and will be responsible for the strategy and planning of this key area of the business.

Key skills and experience.

• Own the buying strategy for men’s & boys category across all channels
• Spot trends and translate them into commercially successful product range
• Collaborate with design, merchandising, and marketing to build cohesive seasonal stories
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate costings to hit margin targets
• Analyse sales data and customer feedback to drive performance and innovation
• Proven experience as a buyer
• Strong commercial acumen and trend forecasting ability
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• A collaborative spirit and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Please note : Only candidates with full eligibility to work in the UK can be considered for this role. Proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process...